[Z06] Bigger brakes
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
Bigger brakes
I changed from a 17-18" tire combo on my Z to 18-19. I love the look, but now the rotors look too small! I'd like to go to a bigger brake setup both front and rear without spending a fortune. It's for looks as I don't track my car. Any suggestions from anyone whose done it? Thanks.
Lou
Lou
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St. Jude Donor '09
C6z51's will probably be the most cost effective for you. You just need the brackets and rotors. You can use the calipers you have.
But tons of upgrade kits around too if you want to spend.
Do a search for the C6z51 size difference, not remembering off the top of my head.
But tons of upgrade kits around too if you want to spend.
Do a search for the C6z51 size difference, not remembering off the top of my head.
Le Mans Master
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For certain there is a thread on here that the fellow who did the brake conversion even went to the trouble of giving part numbers the who nine yards. Great write up but for some reason I cannot seem to find it in my stored files.
As the others have said brackets and rotors. They look much better with bigger open wheels. I still have to do mine.
Good luck with the search. It is here, somewhere.
As the others have said brackets and rotors. They look much better with bigger open wheels. I still have to do mine.
Good luck with the search. It is here, somewhere.
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
There are a set of gray C6 GS rotors for sale in the C6 section. I think they would look nice, but a bit more than I can spend right now. I'll probably just go with larger rotors and brackets with my calipers.
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
Been searching, but haven't found answers. If I want Z51 rotors on my C5 Z I'll obviously need Z51 rotors. Can anyone tell me the part numbers for the brackets I'll need? I plan on keeping my stock C5 calipers
Thanks.
Thanks.
Pro
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From: Milwaukee WI
C6z51's will probably be the most cost effective for you. You just need the brackets and rotors. You can use the calipers you have.
But tons of upgrade kits around too if you want to spend.
Do a search for the C6z51 size difference, not remembering off the top of my head.
But tons of upgrade kits around too if you want to spend.
Do a search for the C6z51 size difference, not remembering off the top of my head.
Le Mans Master
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The thread was by JohnnyT.
My Version of a "Budget Bigger Brake Kit" and Other Goodies Installed!
Sorry I don't know how to post the link you can just open. The above is what the tread was called. Has information, part numbers and best of all pictures.
My Version of a "Budget Bigger Brake Kit" and Other Goodies Installed!
Sorry I don't know how to post the link you can just open. The above is what the tread was called. Has information, part numbers and best of all pictures.
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